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Pictured, clockwise, are D-Day veteran Ted Edwards (Rick Matthews), the statue of Llywelyn ap Fychan in Llandovery, Mistar Urdd and chief executive Sian Lewis and the Senghenydd memorial.

Remembering tragic events, historical figures and lesser known stories
Era defining moments, injustices and significant figures reveal the history of Wales

The National's investigations have sought to unlock information, and highlight, information the public otherwise wouldn't be aware of. Picture: Pexels

The National's investigations: Coal tips, life as an asylum seeker and toxic waste

Josh Adams scores for Wales in a 40-24 victory over England in the 2021 Six Nations, played behind closed doors due to the Covid pandemic. The National's souvenir launch edition was printed the following Monday. Picture: Gareth Everett/Huw Evans Agency

How we covered sport in Wales

We've reported various campaigns - often highlighting concerns about the impact on the local environment.

From red squirrels to industrial waste: the best of The National's campaigns

Cwmbran boating lake (Picture: Paul McMahon) and, inset, suspected sewage (Picture: Alistair Hill)

Anger over suspected sewage entering river near beauty spot

Ryan Reynolds at the Racecourse.

'Best drug on earth' - Ryan Reynolds on watching Wrexham score at Racecourse

Man charged with murdering his elderly mother

Man charged with murdering his elderly mother

Truss cost-of-living plan stalled until she gets ‘full support and advice’ as PM

Truss cost-of-living plan stalled until she gets ‘full support and advice’ as PM

Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies are worried for their immediate future (PA)

Pubs warn of mass closures 'within months' amid rapidly increasing energy bills

Second man arrested as Cwmbran murder investigation continues

Second man arrested as Cwmbran murder investigation continues

Boris Johnson will try to make comeback as PM, Rory Stewart says

Boris Johnson will try to make comeback as PM, predicts former MP

Cleansing workers strike

Unions to call for co-ordinated strikes this autumn

Central Criminal Court stock

Why are criminal barristers striking and what will happen to court cases?

Montgomeryshire's former Liberal Democrat AM Mick Bates.

Liberal Democrats pay tribute to former Montgomeryshire AM Mick Bates

The new Nasa moon rocket is seen on Launch Pad 39-B (Brynn Anderson/PA)

NASA Artemis 1 moon rocket launch 'scrubbed' after hydrogen leak

Fulham midfielder Luke Harris on verge of surprise Wales call-up

Fulham midfielder Luke Harris on verge of surprise Wales call-up

The charity, Fields in Trust, has named Penrhos Coastal Park near Holyhead, Ynys Môn, as the UK’s Favourite Park 2022. Photo: Achub Penrhos

Country park threatened with demolition wins prestigious award

Truss ‘favours targeted help over support for all’ to ease cost-of-living crisis

Truss ‘favours targeted help over support for all’ to ease cost-of-living crisis

NASA Artemis 1 rocket launch. Credit: John Raoux/AP

Watch NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket launch - How to watch and livestream

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found 'unresponsive' in Cwmbran

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found 'unresponsive' in Cwmbran

Michael Dempster says Scots is in an 'enviable position' of having more than 1.5 million speakers

EXCLUSIVE Boost Scots language coordinators in schools, campaigners urge

Picture: Pontypool Ski Racing

Dry ski slope destroyed by fire

People in Wales have been jailed for civil offences stemming from neighbourhood disputes. Pictures: File photo/Huw Evans Agency

PREMIUM People in Wales have been jailed for allowing visitors to their home

Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas.

Sex education opponents who disrupted council meeting are 'extremists'

The Windsor Castle could struggle this winter

'I don't know how we will survive winter - I can't charge £10 a pint'

A tank on the Castlemartin ranges. Picture: Karl Everall

Soldier died after being mistaken for target by short-sighted colleague

Sir David is working on a new BBC1 series called Wild Isles. Inset picture: David Price

Wildlife expert Sir David Attenborough goes seal-spotting in Pembrokeshire

David Brooks in action for Wales last year. Picture: Huw Evans Agency

Robert Page praises David Brooks' recovery but no time frame on return

The memorial fountain in Llangurig. Picture Tiger/Geograph.

History The story of Llangurig's water supply and when Welshpool enforced a ban

Neco Williams in action for Nottingham Forest

We made signing Neco Williams a priority – Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper

Backlash from Sunak camp over reports Truss is considering 5% VAT cut

Education minister Jeremy Miles. Picture: Huw Evans Agency

Updated Jeremy Miles hits out at misleading claims over sex education curriculum

People in Pembrokeshire are being encouraged to remember 18-year-old Lily Sullivan who was murdered by a man who had demanded she have sex with him.

'Light for Lily' vigil for murdered teenager to be held tonight

Annes Elwy stars in Gwledd (The Feast), a Welsh language folk horror that's taking the world of cinema by storm.

Gwledd, the Welsh language horror that could define Cymric cinema

Noah Herniman receives his GCSE results

Teen with brain tumour passes his GCSEs - despite missing a whole year of school

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly and Gwrych Castle.

ITV pays for new visitor centre at I'm a Celebrity castle after storm damage

Approximately 12.5 per cent of Wales’ lowland heathland can be found on Ynys Mon.

£575,000 grant to help enhance biodiversity and wildlife habitats on Ynys Mon

The Welsh Government is bringing an end to the sick pay enhancement scheme for social care workers who have to isolate due to covid.

Wales' Covid sick pay scheme for care workers to end next week

The executors of Mrs Catherine Jones have applied to Denbighshire County Council’s planning committee for the resumption of use of a property known as Tyn y Llwyn as a home..

Inside the woodland cottage that has stood empty for 25 years

Police have issued an appeal for information following yesterday's fatal collision

Police appeal after motorcyclist dies in four-vehicle by-pass crash

Sir Simon Jenkins back the protection of the Cambrian Mountains

Former Times editor backs protection of the Cambrian Mountains

Nadhim Zahawi speaks at a lectern

Chancellor suggests those on £45,000 could struggle with sky-high bills

OPERATION: County boss James Rowberry has had a pacemaker fitted

Newport manager James Rowberry has pacemaker fitted after heart scan saves life

Martin Lewis said that people 'desperately' need help after Ofgem announced the energy price cap would rise by 80%. Photos: PA

People will die this winter due to high energy prices – Martin Lewis

Fear is mounting that a sewage pollution threat at a Wiseman's Bridge in Pembrokeshire is being underplayed by Dŵr Cymru, with the result that swimmers, visitors and beach users could be putting their own health at risk.

Fears grow over sewage pollution risk at Welsh beauty spot

Ofgem announcement

Families to find out extent of mammoth winter energy bills

'Fat cats getting all the money' - postal workers on strike in Newport over pay

'Fat cats getting all the money' - postal workers across Wales join pay dispute

Should these products be off-limits to those under 16? The Welsh Government would like your views.

Time running out to have your say on proposed Welsh energy drinks ban

Gwynedd council's headquarters.

Police called as meeting over sex education erupts into chaos

Ryan Giggs arriving at Manchester Crown Court. Picture: Peter Powell/PA Wire

Ryan Giggs jury sent home for the weekend

Liz Truss says ‘jury’s out’ on whether Macron is ‘friend or foe’

Dyfed Powys Police have released this e-fit of the man wanted in connection with rape at Green Man festival.

Man wearing 'chicken hat' wanted in connection with alleged rape at Green Man festival

Cardiff have been ordered to pay the first instalment of the transfer fee for Emiliano Sala, pictured

Cardiff City told to pay Nantes first instalment of Emiliano Sala transfer fee

The North Powys Bulking Facility on the outskirts of Abermule - picture by Elgan Hearn

Plans for 250,000-litre water tank to prevent fires at waste site approved